Resources-Lesson

Resources

Renewable and Non-renewable

Interesting Information

Facts

Renewable resources are resources that can be grown or replaced within a fairly short period of time. Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced within a reasonable amount of time. Fossil fuels such as coal, gas, and petroleum are non-renewable resources. Renewable resources are resources such as water, air, and sunlight.

When people need electricity, they can use solar power instead of wasting other resources. People use coal to grill food.

Real World Connections

Sources

FSSA-Nonrenewable and Renewable Resources
MyOn-Resources